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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Chevrolet Volt Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2011 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 7 model years (2011–2019) the Chevrolet Volt has 12 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2013 with 3; the cleanest is 2016 with 1.

Model years
7

2011–2019

Total recalls
12
Worst year
2013

3 recalls

Cleanest year
2016

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Chevrolet Volt

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION3
  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER2
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER2
  • HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM1
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
  • STEERING1
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE1
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.